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I actually know what the mom is doing- she's trying to bury the food in that box so as not to attract other cats or predators. Most cats who've lived 100% of the time with people don't usually do that because they feel safe about leaving food out, but sometimes cats who've lived outdoors or spent some time feral will try to bury leftover food. I'd imagine also that having a litter of kittens could be sending that protection instinct into overdrive as well, causing the incessant drive to bury food that can't be buried. Taking the food away when she starts to bury it will probably get her to stop, and then you can always put the bowls right back when she leaves the area so it's there for her when she comes back.
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Marchegiana posted:I actually know what the mom is doing- she's trying to bury the food in that box so as not to attract other cats or predators. Most cats who've lived 100% of the time with people don't usually do that because they feel safe about leaving food out, but sometimes cats who've lived outdoors or spent some time feral will try to bury leftover food. I'd imagine also that having a litter of kittens could be sending that protection instinct into overdrive as well, causing the incessant drive to bury food that can't be buried. Taking the food away when she starts to bury it will probably get her to stop, and then you can always put the bowls right back when she leaves the area so it's there for her when she comes back. Yeah. I made that comment in the video. I fixed it by putting some paper towels in the box with her, she'll cover up the food with them. Sometimes I forget though.
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You've maybe just explained why my Charlotte scratches around the food dishes. I was always like "The litter box is not even close lady" but she may be manifesting some latent instincts. 'Cause god knows she's never lived on the streets.
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Marchegiana posted:I actually know what the mom is doing- she's trying to bury the food in that box so as not to attract other cats or predators. Most cats who've lived 100% of the time with people don't usually do that because they feel safe about leaving food out, but sometimes cats who've lived outdoors or spent some time feral will try to bury leftover food. I'd imagine also that having a litter of kittens could be sending that protection instinct into overdrive as well, causing the incessant drive to bury food that can't be buried. Taking the food away when she starts to bury it will probably get her to stop, and then you can always put the bowls right back when she leaves the area so it's there for her when she comes back. Yeah my cat does this too and she spent at least a year and raised a litter in a city park. It gets annoying when I hear the bowl get scraped across the floor in the middle of the night
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DarklyDreaming posted:Yeah my cat does this too and she spent at least a year and raised a litter in a city park. It gets annoying when I hear the bowl get scraped across the floor in the middle of the night Seriously, just drop some paper towels by the food. Especially if it's dry it, it won't be a hassle at all and will make kitty much more secure.
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Jan 7, 2017 22:38
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My cat does this too - she used to drag my kitchen mat across the floor to cover up her leftover food. Then I gave her a dish towel and now she carefully covers her bowl with it.  I adopted her when she was about a year old so I have no idea if she was ever a stray/food insecure cat. It might just be instinctual; I think big/wild cats do it too.Also this is the best thread. Thank you for always brightening up my day!
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Jan 7, 2017 22:40
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I wish Misty had been that neat with her food, instead she'd try to pick up bits of meat with her paw so she could nibble at it human-style, lose control of it, and then somehow fling it across the room and leave it there.
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Chili posted:Good morning everyone! Have a cute--if not relatively uneventful--update from the foster room! Awwwwsome video! The background sound of Mom trying to bury the food the entire time had me laughing.
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Jan 8, 2017 17:15
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One of mine does the burying thing but never anywhere near her food dish. She just goes to town if you give her a box or a bowl. We call it "digging to China" because she's so determined about it. I think she just likes the sound her claws make on plastic/cardboard.
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mistaya posted:One of mine does the burying thing but never anywhere near her food dish. She just goes to town if you give her a box or a bowl. We call it "digging to China" because she's so determined about it. I think she just likes the sound her claws make on plastic/cardboard. She could just have trouble finding suitable scratching opportunities around the house.
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Jan 9, 2017 01:47
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Foster kitty update video, good times! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIobF3slfYs
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Jan 10, 2017 21:33
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Geki was SUPER into that video. Haven't seen her cock her head so much at YouTube before. I think she likes babies. I like these babies, too. 
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Jan 10, 2017 23:42
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I love the kitten thing where they stomp across a room like that thanks for all the videos of these cuties
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Jan 10, 2017 23:53
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Chili posted:Foster kitty update video, good times! Tiny squeaks
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McDragon posted:I love the kitten thing where they stomp across a room like that With that pointy little tail stock straight as hell. SO DETERMINED
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Jan 11, 2017 04:32
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Chili posted:Foster kitty update video, good times! This made me feel much better on a lovely morning, thank you. 
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Jan 11, 2017 14:29
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I love the pastel kittens
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Jan 11, 2017 17:50
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My first instructional video! (still has kittens being adorable) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGhy8MKtR-4
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Chili posted:My first instructional video! (still has kittens being adorable) i have died of cuteness, also your voice sounds super familiar also lol at 4:00 where you just pickin up random kittems haha
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Jan 11, 2017 22:40
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Related: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYI8OTLca9o&t=40s
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Jan 11, 2017 23:10
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I was bored at work, my apologies.
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We had some work done on our house and the door didn't close all the way when Katdicks went to work this morning. Butterscotch decided to send me into coronary and disappeared. Fortunately, he only got as far as the neighbors yard. That dumb, big, fat, bear is gonna turn my hair gray.
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Chili posted:We had some work done on our house and the door didn't close all the way when Katdicks went to work this morning. Post gray hair and butterscotch once your pulse returns to normal
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Jan 13, 2017 20:40
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Where's the criminal's mugshot?
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Jan 13, 2017 20:52
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But I thought Butterscotch hated getting too far away from the house? MAKE UP YOUR MIND, CAT
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Jan 13, 2017 21:06
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He only went the neighbours because he was driven by starvation, obviously. Chili has shrunk him down to a Margarinescotch and he's just trying to keep his folds vast and velvety.
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Radio! posted:But I thought Butterscotch hated getting too far away from the house? MAKE UP YOUR MIND, CAT Well, it was only the neighbor's yard. And here's the culprit:  And some foster shots: Grizzly:  Gummi:  We give THIS MANY FUCKS about your personal space: 
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Jan 13, 2017 21:15
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Yup, that's a guilty face. Real mens rea right there.
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Jan 13, 2017 21:55
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Grizzly is the cutest little bugger.
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Would Grizzly in a heart beat if I was near you, or that gray one.
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I really like Gummi
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Our kittens go back for their neuter on Monday afternoon, and it's definitely time because it's become an absolute madhouse in my kids' room. Apparently now the kittens have learned to climb into the top bunk, and their favorite playtime is right as my daughters need to get to bed. In desperation to find something to occupy them during this time I brought in one of our cats toys, the mouse on the stretchy cord. They went absolutely batshit, unfortunately I only got video of the last couple minutes but what you see here went on for like 10 minutes before this. Sorry for shakycam but it's hard to film while laughing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxmNkgAm5kk
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Marchegiana posted:In desperation to find something to occupy them during this time I brought in one of our cats toys, the mouse on the stretchy cord. They went absolutely batshit, unfortunately I only got video of the last couple minutes but what you see here went on for like 10 minutes before this. Sorry for shakycam but it's hard to film while laughing. Now we know why cats don't hunt in packs.
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Marchegiana posted:Our kittens go back for their neuter on Monday afternoon, and it's definitely time because it's become an absolute madhouse in my kids' room. Apparently now the kittens have learned to climb into the top bunk, and their favorite playtime is right as my daughters need to get to bed.
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Happy Sunday everybody! 
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Jan 15, 2017 20:18
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Chili posted:Happy Sunday everybody! sunday tonday
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Jan 15, 2017 20:28
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How the hell does he pull off that 1000 yard stare with his eyes closed?!
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Oh, and have a caption contest!
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Chili posted:Happy Sunday everybody! Sweet dreams, Butters.
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